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Committee advances PSE agreement for Cedar Hills biomethane; parts of deal discussed in executive session

5728386 · August 27, 2025
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Summary

The committee advanced a proposed ordinance authorizing the executive to enter a new agreement to sell processed biomethane and a portion of associated environmental attributes to Puget Sound Energy, and discussed confidential commercial terms in executive session.

The Budget and Fiscal Management Committee on Aug. 27 voted to advance an ordinance (proposed ordinance 2025-0236) authorizing the county executive to enter a long-term agreement with Puget Sound Energy to sell processed biomethane produced at Cedar Hills Regional Landfill and a portion of related environmental attributes. The committee conducted a closed executive-session discussion on confidential commercial terms before advancing the item with a legal amendment.

Background and transaction: In 2023 the private processor BEW (BioEnergy Washington) ceased operating its processing plant at Cedar Hills. Last month the county purchased the plant. Wendy Soohoo, council counsel, said the proposed agreement would authorize a sale of biomethane…

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